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Meaning of undermasted
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undermasted (a.)
Having masts smaller than the usual dimension; -- said of vessels.
undermasted Sentence Examples
- The ship's sails were too large for its undermasted hull, making it prone to capsizing.
- The undermasted vessel struggled to keep up with the stronger winds during the storm.
- The crew lamented the ship's undermasted condition, which hampered their ability to sail efficiently.
- The shipyard underestimated the weight of the cargo, resulting in an undermasted ship that was unstable in rough waters.
- The captain refused to take the undermasted ship into open sea, fearing for the safety of his crew.
- Pirates took advantage of the ship's undermasted design, easily overpowering it with their larger, more powerful vessels.
- The undermasted fishing boat was tossed about by the waves, its sails offering little control in the heavy seas.
- Engineers redesigned the undermasted yacht, adding additional masts and sails to improve its stability and performance.
- The merchant ship's undermasted condition made it a lucrative target for privateers seeking easy plunder.
- The ancient warship was undermasted by modern standards, its sails no match for the steam-powered engines of its adversaries.
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Having masts smaller than the usual dimension; -- said of vessels.
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The ship's sails were too large for its undermasted hull, making it prone to capsizing.
The undermasted vessel struggled to keep up with the stronger winds during the storm.
The crew lamented the ship's undermasted condition, which hampered their ability to sail efficiently.
The shipyard underestimated the weight of the cargo, resulting in an undermasted ship that was unstable in rough waters.
